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Earthquakes and Structures
  Volume 27, Number 3, September 2024 , pages 239-250
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12989/eas.2024.27.3.239
 


Architectural and structural analysis of historical buildings: The case of Kirklareli Museum in Türkiye
Ercan Aksoy and Ali Ural

 
Abstract
    Traditional immovable cultural assets are significant in terms of societal memory and cultural continuity. Therefore, it is essential to preserve their original qualities without alteration while also assessing their resilience under various influences. This study aims to document the Kirklareli Museum building and conduct a performance analysis for potential earthquake scenarios. To this end, surveys of the structure were conducted, on-site inspections were carried out, and ground and material properties were determined for use in the analysis. The 3D model of the structure was prepared to understand its behavior during earthquakes. The analysis results indicate that there will be no damage to the structure. However, it should be noted that damage could occur in the event of a more severe earthquake than the design earthquake specified by the regulations. This study is significant not only for encompassing the museum structure but also for providing a comprehensive evaluation by determining all material properties.
 
Key Words
    earthquake analysis; masonry structures; museum; preservation; restoration
 
Address
Ercan Aksoy: Eha Construction & Architecture, Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey
Ali Ural: Department of Civil Engineering, Aksaray University, Adana Yolu Üzeri E-90 Karayolu 7. km Aksaray, Turkey
 

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